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Ducati Monster vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Benelli 302S

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 17.2 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg
Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1604
  3. Benelli 302S1
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS160~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS160~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli 302S795 mm
  • Most ground clearanceBajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
Benelli 302S—

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterBajaj Pulsar NS160Benelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000
BrandDucati · ItalyBajaj · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average—~40 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12 L16 L
On a full tank—~480 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc160 cc300 cc
Cylinders212
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne113 PS / tonne—
Top speed230 km/h125 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height820 mm805 mm795 mm
Ground clearance—176 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,372 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height——2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours——Black, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/80-17 / 130/70-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 weighs about 152 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Bajaj Pulsar NS160: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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